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• Blog - The 2023 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local

  Embrace the spirit of the season and make this holiday truly special by supporting local businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area. Here’s your ultimate guide to shopping local and making this holiday season a memorable one!

• Blog - The 2024 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local

  Here it is: Your ultimate guide to shopping local and making this holiday season a memorable one! Whether you’re splurging or saving, the Champaign-Urbana area’s local shops and festive markets offer an astounding number of gift options to bring joy to your loved ones (you might even wan...lf!).

• Blog - 2021 Champaign County Shop Local Guide

  Throw on your favorite sweater, some comfy shoes, and get ready to shop your way across Champaign County!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Local Breweries

  Check out some of the best local breweries around the state of Illinois!

• Blog - 2022 Champaign County Shop Local Guide

  Tis’ the season to be out shopping! It’s time to throw on your favorite sweater, some comfy shoes, and get ready to spend your way across the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - 2022 Boneyard Arts Festival Preview

  Celebrating 20 years, the Boneyard Arts Festival returns this weekend to Champaign County. Happening April 1–3 in over 70 venues representing over 100 artists, this annual event is like no other arts festival around, and that’s a really good thing.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Instagram Spots

  Explore Instagram spots across the entire state of Illinois!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos

  Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Outdoor Art

  Check out some of the state's must-see outdoor art as you plan your day and weekend road trips!

• Blog - The 2025 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local

  The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative ...iant.